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- 6402 El Cajon Blvd Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92115
About Dr. Behrend
Terry L. Behrend, M.D. practices nephrology in San Diego, CA. Terry is a 1994 graduate of University of Michigan Medical School. According to Medicare claims data, Terry cared for 917 Medicare patients across 4,107 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes, and management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790780484.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (619) 582-4490
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6402 EL CAJON BLVD STE 100
San Diego, CA 92115
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Nephrology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Acid-base disorders
Anatomical conditions
Autoimmune conditions
Blood disorders
Blood pressure
Cysts and growths
Diabetes complications
Dialysis complications
Electrolyte disorders
Fluid retention
Genetic disorders
Hormone disorders
Infections
Inflammatory conditions
Kidney damage
Kidney failure
Kidney filter diseases
Lab abnormalities
Metabolic disorders
Multi-organ conditions
Structural kidney issues
Symptoms
Urine abnormalities
Urine symptoms
Vascular conditions
Vascular kidney issues
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Consultations
Diagnostic tests
Diagnostics
Dialysis
Dialysis access
- Dialysis Access Physical Exam
- Dialysis Catheter Removal
- Dialysis Fistula Repair
- Temporary Dialysis Line Placement
Diet and nutrition
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional procedures
Lab tests
- 24-hour urine test
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel
- Kidney Function Blood Test
- Parathyroid hormone monitoring
- Urine protein check
- Urine sediment test
Medication management
- Active Vitamin D Therapy
- Resistant Blood Pressure Medication Adjustment
- Steroid Therapy For Kidney Inflammation
Medication therapy
- Acid reducer treatment for kidneys
- Phosphate binder therapy
- Potassium lowering treatment
- Red blood cell booster injections
- Water pill adjustment
Patient education
Prevention
Procedures
Specialized therapies
Supportive care
Surgical procedures
Transplant care
Vascular access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,107 services · 917 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36902 |
77 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube | Procedure | 36905 |
53 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch | Procedure | 36215 |
51 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36901 |
44 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Removal of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36589 |
20 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Replacement of tunneled central venous tube | Procedure | 36581 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36907 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image | Imaging | 75710 |
54 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device | Imaging | 77001 |
23 | As often as other peers in Nephrology |
| Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | Treatment | 90960 |
191 | More often than most peers in Nephrology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other kidney specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other kidney specialists in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1994 at University of Michigan Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Terry L. Behrend's specialty?
Terry L. Behrend is a kidney specialist in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Nephrology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Terry L. Behrend?
Terry L. Behrend is listed at 6402 El Cajon Blvd Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92115. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Terry L. Behrend?
The number on file is (619) 582-4490. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Terry L. Behrend's NPI number?
Terry L. Behrend's National Provider Identifier is 1790780484. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Terry L. Behrend's education?
Terry L. Behrend attended University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in 1994. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Terry L. Behrend been practicing?
Terry L. Behrend has 32 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1994, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Terry L. Behrend known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Terry L. Behrend performs procedures including insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist, removal and/or dissolving of blood clot in hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with imaging review by radiologist, with balloon tube and insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, each first order branch; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of arm or leg artery image and fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device; provides treatments such as dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Terry L. Behrend confirmed this information?
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